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Active Ingredients

Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Gastrodia Elata Root Extract Ferment Filtrate

Often labeled as: Multi-Fungal Hanbang Ferment

The complex, multi-fungal skin brightener.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly complex Hanbang (Korean traditional) active. Gastrodia root is double-fermented by two different fungal strains, producing massive amounts of kojic acid and brightening enzymes.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Fades severe hyperpigmentation, inhibits melanin production, and refines skin texture.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The absolute hero ingredient in luxury Korean brightening essences.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Fungal ferments cause fungal acne.

The Science

These are sterile filtrates of the fungi's metabolism; they contain no live organisms to trigger an infection.